F. - 1990s, 1918-1993

File — Box: 172, Folder: 6

Staff Only

Scope and Content

From the Collection: This Collection consists of biographic material; bibliographies; lists of various objects created by Gustave Baumann; information and material about the marionette's; information on the history of Baumann exhibitions; photographs; correspondence; clippings; books; and artwork.

This Collection also itemizes the collection of papers donated to these archives. In 1973 Jane Baumann and her daughter Ann donated the entire collection, props, and theater of the master's puppet family to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. The history of this project is traced by the records in Section IV.

Dates

1918-1993

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research by appointment, Monday through Friday, during administrative museum hours.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 cu. ft.

Additional Description

General

Correspondence:

Conservation to Ann Baumann. June 15, 1990. Reviews status of conservation work.
Robert R. Lawless, Nashville. July 17, 1990. Sings the praise of GB.
Phyliss M. Cohen [Librarian, MFA] to Dr. Madeline C. Yurtseven. February 11, 1991.
David Turner to Ann Baumann. June 3, 1991. Discusses plans for 148-page book with 70 color plates. Reviews status of conservation work. [pencil notation: “donated by M.C. Nelson ’91.] Edna [Robinson] to Mary. Undated. States that Will Shuster told her GB and he started Zozobra.
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio. May 5, 1993. Enclosing color photos (2) of GB’s carving tools. (photo missing)
Ann Baumann to Sandra D’Emilio. November 2, 1993. Thanks her for her work putting together GB exhibition.
Ann Bauman to Sandra D’Emilio. December 15, 1993.